What are the benefits that a farmer may derive from being a member of a producer co-operative society

[nomad]

If you are a member of a co-operative, you also have a lot of people to help you.

 

[Starmix]

The farmers may receive inputs e,g fertilizers
Society may get better prices for the members produce
The society finds market for the farmer's produce
Farmers may get credit facilities from the co-operative societies

A farmer, being a member of a cooperative is also covered with a group personal life insurance, yearly dividends, or a petty cash advance or loan.